John, I had spotted that. It could be a reason not to go this year but my navigator has a carting race that clashes with Angouleme in September which struck me as an alternative. I am, of course, assuming the current crisis will be over by then.

I have considered the European events of the year in the past as they often look attractive. However, they tend to work out quite expensive when there is no camping option. In my case these car trips are additional to holidays with my wife so I feel a need to keep the cost down in a way that wouldn't matter if she was with me.